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I got back into motorcycling after 26 years and at age 59. In my previous life I owned a Harley 125(?) two stroker, BSA 650 Lightning, 500 Suzuki two stroker, and a 850 Suzuki touring equiped. I ... more

got back into MCs when i realized I was getting old and never took that cross country trip I had planed on the Suzuki 850. I have been averaging 1000 pleasure miles per month Within 6 months I did a IBA SS1000. Since I have another SS1000, a BB1500, and a IBA Master Traveler National Parks Tour. My longest single trips were 5600 miles through the Rockies in 2009 and 4600 miles to Maryland and the east coast. I love long multi day trips. I really don't mind a 600 to 800 mile day. However, the IBR is not for me. I am not hard core enough. I admire those guys though.

I am an army brat and a member of Overseas Brats. As a senior in high school we moved to Germany where I stayed through two years of college. I got a job right away so I could buy a car so I could travel (I liked winter travel so no MC). I guess this experience intesified my "wonderlust". My grandparents owned an interstate trucking company (Grandmother started it in the 30's) so I guess traveling is in my blood.

I am a retired math teacher but I have worked in several other sectors besides education so my work eperiences are very diverse as are my pleasure activities. I like history, nature, science, water sports, skiing, camping, hunting, fishing, shooting, reloading, anything with an engine, and of course travel and motorcycling. I should have been born rich instead of good looking because work is not one of my favorite activities but a means to an end.

I would like to meet:I have met Chuck Yeager my idol since my youth so that is one wish completed. I wish I could have met General Tibbets, Audy Murphy, and Pres. Harry Truman. George W. Bush would be interesting as would his wife, dad and mom. If I was single Bill Clinton would be fun to hang out with. Ron Ayres and Mike Kneebone I would like to meet, might happen.

Worst attribute:I don't have the money I would like to have so I could live the life I would like to become accustom to living.

Favorite books, magazines, and writers:I don't read a lot so when I do most of it is practical informational stuff. Adventures, travels, and biographies are my favorite pleasure reads.

Favorite places:I like being at home with my family but I do like to hit the road. Some of my favorite places is the southern half of Utah, the Grand Canyon (North Rim), Yellowstone, Western Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Mt Evans, Western Colorado along with Rocky Mountain National Park. The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge near Lawton, OK